question mark
noun
1
a
: something unknown, unknowable, or uncertain
b
: someone (such as an athlete) whose condition, talent, or potential for success is in doubt
2
: a mark ? used in writing and printing at the conclusion of a sentence to indicate a direct question
Examples of question mark in a Sentence
The team's pitching is a big question mark this season.
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The future remains a question mark in many aspects.
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Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
This one’s a bit of a question mark, for now.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Behind Fox and Gavrikov, the team’s defensive group has plenty of question marks.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The United States’ men’s national team already has a major injury question mark before the 2026 FIFA World Cup even kicks off.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
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Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
This one’s a bit of a question mark, for now.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 4 June 2026
Behind Fox and Gavrikov, the team’s defensive group has plenty of question marks.
—Peter Baugh, New York Times, 2 June 2026
The United States’ men’s national team already has a major injury question mark before the 2026 FIFA World Cup even kicks off.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for question mark
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“Question mark.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/question%20mark. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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